Happy Face 0851 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FFD328, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Buzz-Worthy from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFD328 · 0851
Happy Face
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Happy Face in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Happy Face in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintHappy Face
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBuzz-Worthy
Buzz-Worthy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Flame Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Tangy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Happy Face
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Flirtatious
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemon Punch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Viking Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Daisy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Traffic Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Wake Up
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Happy Face
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Happy Face
#FFD328
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Happy Face
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Happy Face Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Happy Face.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Happy Face — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Happy Face have?
Happy Face by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Happy Face in your own space before committing.
What colors match Happy Face from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Happy Face are Buzz-Worthy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Flame Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match), Tangy by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Happy Face's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Happy Face?
Happy Face has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Happy Face's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.